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To provide continuing cooperation on a program of related projects having mutual interest to the Office of Pipeline Safety Regulation of the Materials Transportation Bureau (OPSR/MTB) and the Gas Research Institute (GRI). These projects concern evaluation of wind tunnel simulation of LNG vapor...
To provide guidance and set policy for their respective technical staffs and the regulated natural gas pipeline industry regarding the execution of the agencies respective statutory responsibilities to ensure the safe and environmentally sound siting, design, construction, operations, and...
To establish the jurisdictional responsibilities for offshore facilities, including pipelines, pursuant to section 311(j)(1)(c), (j)(5), and (j)(6)(A) of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-380) and agree to the division of responsibilities for...
To establish cooperation and partnerships for research, development, and commercialization to ensure the continued safety and integrity of the pipeline transportation network. Improved communication between the two organizations will provide better opportunity for government to identify concerns...
To clarify jurisdictional issues and establish mutual goals for the Office of Emergency and Remedial Response, Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of Pipeline Safety, Department of Transportation.
To detail the responsibilities of DOT, DOE, and NIST in a program of research, development, demonstration, and standardization to ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities.
To enhance cooperation and coordination between the Participants for the purpose of improving pipeline safety in both Canada and the United States.